Kaelon Black Calls Draft Night “Surreal” After 49ers Selection

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Kaelon Black Calls Draft Night “Surreal” After 49ers Selection

“I got a call from California, then I’m talking to John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan,” Kaelon Black said, adding seeing his name on TV felt “surreal.” Black said stars like Christian McCaffrey, George Kittle, Fred Warner, and Brock Purdy reached out, making it feel real. The RB was selected by the 49ers in the third round (90th overall pick) of the 2026 NFL Draft.

By Shubham Bhargav

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